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Driver, Passenger Seriously Injured After SUV Strikes Rock Wall In CT
Two men suffered serious injuries in a single-vehicle crash in Connecticut.
The crash happened in Litchfield County on Route 8 in Harwinton at about 10:50 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 30, Connecticut State Police said.
A 2011 Nissan Rogue was traveling south in the right lane of two near the Exit 42 on-ramp when, for an unknown reason, it veered into the right shoulder, struck a rock wall, and overturned, police said.
The driver, a 31-year-old Winsted man, was ejected from the Nissan, and the passenger, a 38-year-old Norwich man, was entrapped in the vehicle, authorities said.
Police said the two…
20-Year-Old Woman Airlifted After I-84 Pileup Crash
One person was injured and airlifted following a three-vehicle crash on I-84 in Connecticut.
The crash took place in West Hartford around 7:20 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 1 on I-84 eastbound.
According to state police, the crash occurred when Litchfield County resident Amanda Maud, age 20, of Winsted, driving a Ford Fiesta, plowed into the back of a Hyduani Tuscon which was slowing down for congested traffic.
The impact caused the Tuscon to crash into a Honda Odyssey, police said.
Only Maud, who was ticketed for allegedly causing the crash, was injured, state police said.
The crash i…
One Suspect Charged, Another At Large After Attempted Bank Robbery, CT State Police Say
A suspect has been apprehended in connection to an attempted armed robbery at a bank in Connecticut and police say they're searching for a second suspect.
The incident happened Friday afternoon, Aug. 6 in Litchfield County at the National Iron Bank in Cornwall, located on Furnace Brook Road.
One suspect was taken into custody without incident, state police said.
The man, Jay William Puzinski, age 48, of Winsted, in Litchfield County, was charged with conspiracy and criminal attempt at robbery.
He was held on a $50,000.00 cash or surety bond and issued a court date of Friday, Aug…
Here's When, Where Labor Day DUI Details Will Be In Connecticut
During the unofficial last weekend of summer, Connecticut State Troopers are reminding drivers to be smart, drive safe and be prepared for thousands of other vehicles on the roads.
They're also announcing they will be out in force to check for drunk and drugged drivers, as well as aggressive drivers.
To make sure all stay safe, they will begin extra patrols at midnight, Friday, Aug. 30 and continue through 11:59 p.m., Monday, Sept. 2.
“The priority of all operators should be arrival at their destination in a safe manner," said Col. Stavros Mellekas, commanding officer of the Conn…
Woman Killed After Losing Control Of Car On Route 8, Police Say
A 52-year-old woman was killed after losing control of her car on Route 8.
Sherry L. Baldwin, of Winsted, was killed around 12:50 p.m., Thursday, May 9, on Route 8 in Torrington, said the Connecticut State Police.
According to state police, Baldwin was driving her 1998 Subaru Impreza northbound on Route 8 north of Exit 46, when she swerves to the left for an unknown reason, crossing into the left shoulder.
The vehicle then swerved back to the right, crossing three lanes and driving off the right side of the road, and colliding with a speed limit sign, state police said.
After hitting the …
State Police Release DUI Patrol Info, Checkpoint Locations For Thanksgiving Week Details
With tens of thousands of travelers driving through Connecticut during the Thanksgiving week, State Police are ramping up their plans to keep highways safe for all during the holiday rush.
Beginning on Wednesday, Nov. 21, just after midnight, and running through Sunday, Nov. 25 at 11:59 p.m., state police will supplement its normal routine patrol personnel with additional Troopers throughout the long Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Across the state, Troopers will patrol roads and highways across Connecticut focusing on aggressive drivers, unsafe drivers and drunk drivers.
In addition, the sta…
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